This publication from the DfES Innovation Unit, NCSL’s Networked Learning Group and IDeA, identifies the key challenges facing local authorities in developing the potential of school-based networks. It illustrates how different local authorities are seeking to resolve them. It shows that the common element is partnerships and networks, rather than individual institutions and that the current challenges offer real opportunities to profoundly reshape the relationship between local authorities and their schools.Working across social care, education, health and other agencies boundaries makes sure that competing priorities no longer get in the way of the best deal for children. For reshaping provision for 14 19 year olds it is crucial to bring together secondary schools, colleges and other training providers to offer both more integrated and more differentiated learning pathways.

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